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Hockey Canada Assist Fund – Giving Hockey Famalies a financial Assist

By |2023-07-22T09:41:07-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund was created in response to the many families experiencing financial challenges. The goal of the Fund is to help Canadian youth access hockey and play the game they love. The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association. There are moments that define us. That define Canada. That touch the essence of what it means to be Canadian. Pulling a hockey sweater over our head. Tightening the laces on a child’s skates. A first goal, arms raised in [...]

Kidsport: So ALL Kids Can Play Hockey

By |2023-07-22T09:28:39-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

KidSport supports children who need financial assistance with sport registration fees and equipment costs.  We believe that the power of sport participation promotes the development of children's social, mental and physical well being. Through increasing access to quality sport programs, KidSport strengthens communities. Registration is now open!  Have you registered for your Dragon’s spot yet? We here at the Heartland Dragons want everyone to have an opportunity to play Hockey.  Our goal is to deliver a successful year of grass-roots minor hockey focused on fitness, fun and friendship without the distractions of politics, economics and other issues that take away [...]

“RED” Players Wanted 2023-2024 Season (Import Player Spots Available!)

By |2023-08-28T20:18:18-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

Hello Dragons! The following Enhanced RED coaches are looking for a few new Dragons for the 2023-2024 Season.  If you or anyone you know who might be interested in joining the best Hockey League in the city, we have spots available.  Have them contact the coach of the team directly and we will be thrilled to put their name on a sweater!  (Import spots available for non-Mississauga residents) Note that if you are already registered for 2023-24, you should confer with your local Association before reaching out to any coach. Player  Needed       Coach            [...]

Canadian Tire “Jumpstart” Program – Removing Financial Barriers.

By |2023-07-22T01:59:01-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

Champions of Community. Champions of Play. Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities.  Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It's about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it's the chance to try a new sport like Ice Hockey or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out. HELPING KIDS PLAY If you want to play, Jumpstart can help!  [...]

MHL Play-More Program, financial support for all levels of hockey in Mississauga

By |2023-07-22T01:09:37-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

The Mississauga Hockey League and its 6 Member Associations, in partnership with our Corporate Partners, are proud to offer the MHL Play-More Program, a program that assists players unable to participate in hockey due to severe financial constraints. Assistance from the Play-More Program provides any eligible resident hockey player with the opportunity to play hockey at all competition levels. Download a PDF of the Play-More Program Application Form Email: info@hockey.on.ca Applications for the current playing season need to be submitted prior to October 1st. 2023-2024 Season Registration is now open!  Have you registered for your Dragon’s spot yet? We here at the [...]

BETTER ‘BANG FOR YOUR BUCK’: AN INSIDE LOOK INTO THE COST OF HOCKEY

By |2023-07-22T01:15:11-04:00July 22nd, 2023|

The cost of putting children in organized sports in Ontario can seem daunting on top of life’s rising daily costs. There is the perception that registering your child in minor hockey means enrolling them in the most expensive sport. But how true is this? Let’s take a look together. If you compare the cost to register your child in hockey against other popular organized sports in Ontario, you may notice that the base hockey registration fee can seem quite high, in some cases a few hundred dollars more than other sports programs. However, if you break down what is included in the [...]

Registration for 2023-2024 Season is now open!

By |2023-05-20T13:37:52-04:00May 19th, 2023|

Registration is now open!  Have you registered for your Dragon’s spot yet? We here at the Heartland Dragons want everyone to have an opportunity to play Hockey.  Our goal is to deliver a successful year of grass-roots minor hockey focused on fitness, fun and friendship without the distractions of politics, economics and other issues that take away from the enjoyment that we know the game can and should provide.  We also recognize the high cost of hockey and we strive to return great value to our players and families. Our organization offers better value through a full range of hockey [...]

KONGA 2023 Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN, effective May 1st, 2023

By |2023-05-03T23:00:13-04:00May 1st, 2023|

Hello Dragon Nation, We are excited to share that KONGA 2023 Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN, effective May 1st, 2023. Get your child(ren) ready for an exciting camp experience with Konga, where they get to participate in a variety of creative, fun, active and exciting games, songs, sports, arts, drama, outdoor challenges, martial arts classes taught by professionals and much more. We look forward to providing the most positive experience for you and your child(ren). Please review our camp information below: FULL-DAY CAMP – DATES, FEES, HOURS & EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS • Camps are offered from July 5 to [...]

Enhanced RED Tryout Schedule

By |2023-05-25T00:36:38-04:00April 30th, 2023|

Attention Dragon Nation:  The MHL has announced a very unique opportunity and is launching an "Enchanced" RED level of play for the 2023-2024 season.  Please check out the news below: The Mississauga Hockey League and the six Area Associations are pleased to announce that for the 2023 – 2024 season, our “Red” House League level of play will be enhanced to include more regular season games, approximately 1.5 games per week (one week there will be one game and the next week there will be two games) and Tryouts that will take place Friday May 26th to Saturday May 27th [...]

Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 16 th , 2023 at 7pm Iceland Multipurpose Room

By |2023-05-13T10:14:40-04:00April 15th, 2023|

Hi Dragons. Once again the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is almost upon us and first off we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of our volunteers, players, parents, coaches that continue to provide the Dragon hockey brand. The date of the 2022/2023 AGM is on May 16 th , 2023 at 7pm and it will be in-person at the Iceland Multipurpose Room. 705 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3X9 As we prepare for the 2023 – 2024 season, we need to plan for the future of the Heartland Dragons Hockey Association. We are all volunteers [...]